3 firefighters hurt when ceiling collapses in Palos Township blaze

Three firefighters were hurt Sunday night when a ceiling collapsed during a fire in southwest suburban Palos Township, authorities said.

The fire started about 10:25 p.m. in a one-story home in the 13200 block of South 84th Court. A mayday call went out after the ceiling fell, and three firefighters had to be helped from the building, according to the Palos Fire Protection District.

The three firefighters were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries. Two were released within hours.